CRAZY HIMALAYAS
INDIA
Start
Delhi
Finish
Leh
Length
15 Days
Distance
±2,000km
Start
Delhi
Finish
Leh
Length
15 Days
Distance
±2,000km
An epic Himalayan adventure through valleys, passes, and remote mountain cultures
This tour is for you if you want to explore the Indian Himalayas, but don't want to follow the usual tourist route. This is a harder ride that blends smooth mountain curves, rugged off‑road trails, high‑altitude passes, and remote villages where ancient culture thrives. You do need to be an experienced rider.
You’ll visit centuries‑old monasteries, share tea with locals, warm up by bonfires, and cross legendary routes like Kunzum, Shingo La, and the mighty Saach Pass—all culminating in a triumphant roll into Leh via the iconic Kardung La Pass.
KHADUNG LA PASS
GALLERY
HIGHLIGHTS
If you dream of riding deep into the Himalayas, on a route that, as far as we know, no one else offers, then this is the tour for you. You’re not going to be following a well‑worn tourist trail
From the quiet villages of Spiti to the dramatic heights of Shingo La and the legendary Saach Pass. Each day brings a new landscape, a new challenge, and a new story you’ll be telling for years.
This is not a tour for the novice; there are no rest days, just 14 days or pure riding bliss, yes, some of the days will be hard, but that's the point, this is not meant to be an easy Sunday jaunt to the coffee shop, this is a proper Adventure riding Royal Enfield Himalayan 450s across some of the highest, wildest, and most remote roads on earth.
What makes this journey truly special is the freedom it gives you. With all your luggage carried in the support vehicle, you ride light and unburdened, able to focus entirely on the journey, the scenery, and the experience. You will ride remote valleys, cross high passes, and tackle gravel, switchbacks, and cliff‑side tracks.
This is not your usual Indian Himalayan motorcycle tour. It’s a rare chance to ride places that few go, to see the best that the Himalayas have to offer, with a full support team that handles every detail, so you can immerse yourself fully in the adventure. If you’re looking for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime Himalayan journey, this is the one.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Travel to Chandigarh
Our vehicle will pick you up from your Delhi Airport hotel and drive you to Chandigarh. Lunch is on the way at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Shimla 116km
This morning, you meet the entire crew and get aquinted with your motorcycle.
After breakfast, the ride starts from the foothills of the Indian Himalayas as we take a nice, easy ride to Shimla to help get you into the groove of riding in India.
Day 3: Saraha 167km
We ride into majestic Kinnaur Valley, stop for lunch at Narkanda, and expect amazing tarmac switchback roads till Rampur. There will be an opportunity for multiple stops for Tea and photos enroute. It is then a climb up to Sarahan for our overnight stay, a scenic village with fantastic panoramic views of snow covered Mountains.
Day 4: Batseri 98km
The route to Batseri is an incredibly scenic route with plenty to see and photograph along the way, including the famous Wangtu Bridge as we enter the Sangla valley.
If time permits, we may also have the opportunity to ride upto Chitkul Village, one of the most remote villages in India, also known as the "Last Village" before the stunning Himalayas and trecking take over.
Day 5: Nako (Spiti) 135km
We will start early today as we all have to appear in front of the local Judiciary to get permits. This is a formality that is expected to take around 30 minutes, but in India, it may take a little longer.
Our stay for the night in Nako by the famous Nako Lake is in fixed camps. There is a small hike required to get there. We will have tea with locals, a Bonfire and dinner at the Campsite.
Dy 6: Pin Valley (Spiti) 130km
As we travel further into the Spiti valley towards Pin Valley National Park. This is a road mix of tarmac and gravel. We stay in the heart of the national park, waking in such beautiful surroundings with few people is an amazing feeling.
Day 7: Kaza 97km
Today, we will take a scenic and off-road route above the main highway. The support vehicle will follow us via the main road. A Mechanic with tools will come with us on a motorcycle. We visit, among other places, the world's Highest Village and the world's Highest Post office.
Day 8: Keylong 210km
A long day today, we will start early as we ride over the Famous Chicham Bridge, Langza and have lunch at the Losar village. There is a Police checkpost along the way, then it is on to the Kunzum pass (4551 m) via a gravel road.
We will detour to the famous Chandertaal lake and head through Chattru, Batal, Khoksar to our hotel for the night.
Day 9: Udaipur 135km
We will start our ride to the famous cliff road towards Killar, but we detour off before completing the journey tomorrow to stay in Udaipur, renowned for the 8th-century wood-carved Marikula Mata Temple and the Trilokinath Temple, making it a key pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
We stay tonight in wood cabins with a bonfire, drinking indian RUM OLD MONK !!! and a Homemade dinner.
Day 10: Sural Bhatori 195km
Another epic day full of gravel roads as we head towards what is locally known as Cliff hanger and the Saach Pass at 4114m altitude. The road to Saaach Pass It is one of the most adventurous and challenging roads in the Himalayas. If you want a shorter day, you can bypass the Saach Pass and head directly to Sural Bhatori. This will give you more time to explore the wonderfully peaceful village with is old monastery and waterfall
Day 11: Jispa 180km
We retrace our steps back down the valley and make a left turn along the sealed road to Jispa for our overnight stay. Kispay is famous for its tented accommodations, and is also known as Tenttown; however, we are staying in a hotel for the night with some good food and a good bed.
Day 12: Padum 146km
Today we will climb and go over Shinkula/Shingo La pass at 5054m. The road starts as beautifully smooth asphalt and gradually descends to dirt as it ascends closer towards the top of the Pass.
We visit Holly Mountain along the way for a coffee. Lunch will be at Purne village, after which we continue along the gravel Padum.
Day 13: Lamayuru 200km
We travel to Lamayuru via Lingshed today, a long day, with most being good sealed roads, apart from our detour via Lindgshed with it's 900 year old Monastery and just over 100 houses.
Today we cross two high-altitude passes, Sirsirla (4,800m) and Singe La (4,995m).
Day 14: Leh 205km
Our last day of riding, but it's an easy one as we travel along a good sealed asphalt road to Leh, with an optional detour to Kardung La Pass (5,005m). In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with the crew.
Day 15: Delhi
It's time to head home. We will drop you to local airport for your flight back to Delhi and onwards, to Home
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Travel to Chandigarh
Our vehicle will pick you up from your Delhi Airport hotel and drive you to Chandigarh. Lunch is on the way at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Shimla 116km
This morning, you meet the entire crew and get aquinted with your motorcycle.
After breakfast, the ride starts from the foothills of the Indian Himalayas as we take a nice, easy ride to Shimla to help get you into the groove of riding in India.
Day 3: Saraha 167km
We ride into majestic Kinnaur Valley, stop for lunch at Narkanda, and expect amazing tarmac switchback roads till Rampur. There will be an opportunity for multiple stops for Tea and photos enroute. It is then a climb up to Sarahan for our overnight stay, a scenic village with fantastic panoramic views of snow covered Mountains.
Day 4: Batseri 98km
The route to Batseri is an incredibly scenic route with plenty to see and photograph along the way, including the famous Wangtu Bridge as we enter the Sangla valley.
If time permits, we may also have the opportunity to ride upto Chitkul Village, one of the most remote villages in India, also known as the "Last Village" before the stunning Himalayas and trecking take over.
Day 5: Nako (Spiti) 135km
We will start early today as we all have to appear in front of the local Judiciary to get permits. This is a formality that is expected to take around 30 minutes, but in India, it may take a little longer.
Our stay for the night in Nako by the famous Nako Lake is in fixed camps. There is a small hike required to get there. We will have tea with locals, a Bonfire and dinner at the Campsite.
Dy 6: Pin Valley (Spiti) 130km
As we travel further into the Spiti valley towards Pin Valley National Park. This is a road mix of tarmac and gravel. We stay in the heart of the national park, waking in such beautiful surroundings with few people is an amazing feeling.
Day 7: Kaza 97km
Today, we will take a scenic and off-road route above the main highway. The support vehicle will follow us via the main road. A Mechanic with tools will come with us on a motorcycle. We visit, among other places, the world's Highest Village and the world's Highest Post office.
Day 8: Keylong 210km
A long day today, we will start early as we ride over the Famous Chicham Bridge, Langza and have lunch at the Losar village. There is a Police checkpost along the way, then it is on to the Kunzum pass (4551 m) via a gravel road.
We will detour to the famous Chandertaal lake and head through Chattru, Batal, Khoksar to our hotel for the night.
Day 9: Udaipur 135km
We will start our ride to the famous cliff road towards Killar, but we detour off before completing the journey tomorrow to stay in Udaipur, renowned for the 8th-century wood-carved Marikula Mata Temple and the Trilokinath Temple, making it a key pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
We stay tonight in wood cabins with a bonfire, drinking indian RUM OLD MONK !!! and a Homemade dinner.
Day 10: Sural Bhatori 195km
Another epic day full of gravel roads as we head towards what is locally known as Cliff hanger and the Saach Pass at 4114m altitude. The road to Saaach Pass It is one of the most adventurous and challenging roads in the Himalayas. If you want a shorter day, you can bypass the Saach Pass and head directly to Sural Bhatori. This will give you more time to explore the wonderfully peaceful village with is old monastery and waterfall
Day 11: Jispa 180km
We retrace our steps back down the valley and make a left turn along the sealed road to Jispa for our overnight stay. Kispay is famous for its tented accommodations, and is also known as Tenttown; however, we are staying in a hotel for the night with some good food and a good bed.
Day 12: Padum 146km
Today we will climb and go over Shinkula/Shingo La pass at 5054m. The road starts as beautifully smooth asphalt and gradually descends to dirt as it ascends closer towards the top of the Pass.
We visit Holly Mountain along the way for a coffee. Lunch will be at Purne village, after which we continue along the gravel Padum.
Day 13: Lamayuru 200km
We travel to Lamayuru via Lingshed today, a long day, with most being good sealed roads, apart from our detour via Lindgshed with it's 900 year old Monastery and just over 100 houses.
Today we cross two high-altitude passes, Sirsirla (4,800m) and Singe La (4,995m).
Day 14: Leh 205km
Our last day of riding, but it's an easy one as we travel along a good sealed asphalt road to Leh, with an optional detour to Kardung La Pass (5,005m). In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with the crew.
Day 15: Delhi
It's time to head home. We will drop you to local airport for your flight back to Delhi and onwards, to Home
INCLUDED
Good quality Hotel Accommodation (Single Occupancy)
Evening Meals
Lunch
Breakfasts
Himalayan 452cc Motorcycle
Petrol for all riding days
English Speaking Local Guide
Mechanic
Mahindra 4x4 Vehicle as Support/Emergency/Luggage Vehicle
Delhi Airport Chandigarh Hotel Transfer in an air-conditioned car.
Leh Airport Drop by Car
Flight from Leh to Delhi
ILP (INNER LINE PERMITS/RESTRICTED AREA PERMITS)
Pretty much all-inclusive
EXCLUDED
International flights
Travel and Life Insurance.
Hotels in Delhi
Personal expenses.
Liquor/Alcohol
Room services & laundry.
Anything else not explicitly mentioned in the included list.
DATES & PRICING
Dates on request
We can run this tour on any date of your choice, subject to the availability of resources needed (Staff/Bikes/etc).
We can adjust the itinerary to your specifications, including changing the number of days, length, road/off-road elements, etc.
Pricing for an on-demand tour will be dependent on the number of participants and any changes you wish to make to the itinerary. Get in touch and let's have a chat.